Obama isn't arming the Syrian rebels for humanitarian reasons. It's a shot across the bow at Iran and its new president: We're coming for you.
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With Russia dismissing claims that Assad has crossed President Obama's "red line," another Cold War seems inevitable.
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Senator John McCain's constant insistence on military intervention proves you simply can't teach an old dog new tricks.
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The man responsible for one of the most consequential leaks of classified documents in history will be online today, at 11 a.m., in an ask-me-anything session.
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Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi has severed ties with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime two years into the brutal Syrian conflict. Is this more than just political posturing?
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In the most blatant breach of the sacred guest right since the Red Wedding, the Guardian is reporting that the US and British intelligence services spied on allies at the 2009 London G20 summit.
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The scattershot diplomacy of the G8 Summit, set to open Monday, will take aim at a variety of issues. Will it hit any of them?
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Making the realist case that a limited U.S. military intervention in Syria may be merited is not fashionable. But the arguments could be compelling.
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Britain allegedly spied on foreign leaders during a 2009 G-20 economic summit. These allegation should make for some cold moments at this week's G8.
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As Russia prepares to host the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi on February 7th 2014, the FSB security services are hard at work ensuring that the situation on the ground is safe.
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With the election of moderate Rowhani, could the world start to change its stance towards the rogue Islamic Republic?
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These four topics will shape the agenda as the world's leaders meet in Northern Ireland this week.
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A moderate just became the President of Iran. But should we expect any change in Iranian foreign policy?
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In response to the U.S. decision to arm the Syrian rebels, Iran has decided to intervene directly on the side of Bashar Al-Assad. Are we headed for a multifaceted proxy war?
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Turkey's minister to the European Union said that anyone who enters Taksim Square will be treated "as a terrorist." Here are some images proving this claim.
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The police have no qualms with attacking hospitals, medical tents, mothers, and children, it seems.
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In a surprise upset, the only moderate candidate in the Iranian presidential race won more the majority of the vote in the first round of votes alone. The Green Revolution lives on.
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Pakistan is one of the least accepting countries of homosexuality, but this "homophobic" nation generates the most online traffic for gay pornography. How do we explain the inconsistency?
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Hassan Rouhani's election as president of Iran represents a strong signal of people's displeasure with the status quo and reflects the continued desire for change amongst many in the country.
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President Obama's inaction in Syria has created a much greater conflict— one of global proportions, one that will make us wish we acted earlier. Is the Middle East on an irreversible course?
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Giving women a better choice worldwide is something that it's easy for the average American to help out with.
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With Iran's economy in dire straits, the new president could signal an economic, nuclear, and foreign policy readjustment by the regime. The director of Iranian Studies at Stanford explains.
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Protests on recent transportation hikes in São Paulo turned violent Thursday evening. Authorities claim they didn't use excessive force, but these photos show a different story.
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5,000 people have been lost to gun violence in the sixth months since Newton. These Senators are trying to renew the fight for expanded background checks.
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The Obama administration claims that Assad has deployed chemical weapons. But there is no reliable evidence and the media is keeping quiet. Will Syria become the next Iraq?
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